Understanding the ERCOT Interconnection Process

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Understanding the ERCOT Interconnection Process

This session is designed to give participants a high-level understanding of the ERCOT (Electric Reliability Council of Texas) interconnection process. The course covers the essential steps and requirements for interconnecting new or modified generation resources to the ERCOT grid. Participants will gain insights into the regulatory framework, technical requirements, and procedural steps involved in the interconnection process.

Key Topics:

• Overview of ERCOT and its role as the Independent System Operator (ISO)
• Steps of the Generation Interconnection or Change Request (GINR) process
• Submission and review of an interconnection application
• Full interconnection studies and project development stages
• Negotiation and execution of Interconnection Agreements
• Best practices for successful interconnection and integration

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the technical requirements for interconnecting generation resources to the ERCOT grid
• Navigate the GINR process and effectively
• Submit interconnection applicationsIdentify key stakeholders and their roles in the interconnection process
• Develop strategies for successful project development and integration

Target Audience:

This training session is ideal for energy industry professionals, project developers, and interconnection engineers involved in the development of generation and energy storage resources within the ERCOT region.

About Ramsey Ayass:
Ramsey Ayass is an electrical power systems engineer with 15+ years of industry experience, specializing in transmission planning, generation interconnection, and distribution planning. He has held leadership roles at SDG&E and Oncor Electric Delivery and has spent the last seven years focusing on resource integration in ERCOT and CAISO.
A licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in California and Texas, Ramsey has played a key role in developing standards and procedures for integrating new generations on the TDSP side. Since 2009, he has built strong industry relationships with developers, utilities, consultants, ISOs/RTOs, and regulatory agencies.
Ramsey is currently the Senior Vice President of Grid Strategy at SMT Energy, supporting the deployment of utility-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS).